A Culinary Education of True Value
At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we are committed to ensuring our students receive a world-class university education at an affordable cost.
The following costs are for the 2026–27 year:
Current Tuition and Fees Estimates
(For official explanation of all costs, visit the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Office of Student Billing.)
Full-time Tuition:
$3,997 per semester (PA resident)
$5,796 per semester (Non-PA resident)
Some common fees per semester (view student bill or the Office of Student Billing for complete information, including non-Pennsylvania resident rates:
- Technology Fee: $276 per semester (PA residents); $408 per semester (Non-PA residents)
- Off-Campus Instructional Fee: $427.20 (PA residents); $1,040.40 (Non-PA residents)
- Culinary/Baking Laboratory Fee: $500 ($250 per lab; per semester)
- Activity Fee: $39 per credit maximum $585 (15 credits)
- Student Services Fee: $42 per credit maximum $630 (15 credits)
Additional costs for housing, books, uniforms, supplies, and personal expenses will be required and are not billed by Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
What is “Cost of Attendance”?
Students will also incur other expenses not included on their billing statement that are factored into calculating their full cost of attendance. These additional expenses include estimated food expenses, personal/miscellaneous expenses, estimated transportation expenses, estimated books and supply expenses, and estimated federal direct loan fees. For more information on understanding the cost of attendance, please visit Cost of Attendance vs. Your Bill.
Housing
On-Campus Housing: $4,723 per semester
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Punxsutawney Living Center (suite-style living):
- Four bedrooms, four beds, two bathrooms
Off-Campus Housing
- Check out our Off-Campus Housing Guide for more information